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Giddy up, cowfolks.
Beyoncé will kick off the U.S. leg of her Cowboy Carter Tour at SoFi Stadium on Monday — the first of five shows in L.A.
Tickets are still available (as of press time) on resell websites, with some going as low as $20 for nosebleed sections.
We’re not sure what Queen Bey will bring for this tour yet, but we do know that navigating Inglewood’s SoFi can be daunting on event nights. Don’t trip, we got you.
Parking at and near SoFi Stadium
For those familiar with SoFi during NFL games, this is not the same.
Attendees can pre-pay for parking at stadium-affiliated lots via SoFi’s website; prices start at $44. This is the way to go since finding a lot day-of parking can be stressful. Also, straight up from their website: “Parking prices will increase on site the day of the event.”
Pro-tip: We know you are huge Bey fans, but if it’s at all bearable, leave 20 minutes before the end of the show to avoid getting stuck in traffic. We’re talking about a wait of an hour or more.
Inglewood’s Park & Go offers remote parking and shuttle service every 15 minutes to the stadium. For Cowboy Carter nights, they have Inglewood’s Senior Center garage available.
Most of the streets near SoFi are permitted for residents only. Your car will be towed away.
There will be folks selling parking spots in private lots and driveways. Be warned that there have been reports of fraud.
Another pro-tip: My friend decided to park in a neighborhood near SoFi for the Renaissance World Tour. Let’s just say her feet hurt before she even got to the venue.
Public transportation: Metro, the bus
Again, this is not the same as an NFL game. There will be no shuttle service ferrying people to nearby Metro stations.
The closest station to SoFi Stadium is Hawthorne/Lennox off the K Line, which is not very close.
Bus lines running through the area including 10, 211/215 and 212.
Reddit users have tips on how to navigate public transportation to/from SoFi, check them out here. Don’t forget the handy Trip Planner from Metro.
Food before the show
If you’re there early, consider dining at one of the many great local mom-and-pops in Inglewood. LAist food editor Gab Chabrán and I did the legwork for our series, Cheap, Fast Eats.
My favorite is Carnitas El Artista, which is just a few blocks away from the stadium. Tell Gustavo I sent you.
There are also plenty of options at SoFi, which you can find here.
Outside food and drink — except for an unopened bottle of water under 20 ounces — is not allowed inside SoFi. The stadium also does not accept cash.
Take note: SoFi has a strict bag policy. Read what is allowed here. The stadium recommends that fans store their tickets on their mobile wallet app for entry.
LAist reporter Yusra Farzan contributed to this report.
